holmes father robert threat home escorted by police. >> as you can understand the holmes family is very upset about all of this. it's a tragic event and it's taken everyone by surprised. >> reporter: the family issued a statement asking for privacy. our hearts go out to those who were involved in this tragedy. our family is cooperating with authorities both in san diego and aurora. we're still trying to process this information and we appreciate that people will respect our privacy. >> reporter: another friend actually talked to us today and said that they felt he was a happy and smiling kid usually when he was in high school here in suburban san diego. just a moment here i want to show you all the media presence and all the family friends gathering at this home. we're told arlene, james' mother is still indeed inside and has no plans to couldn't. we asked for a spokesperson from the family to talk with us. at this point they have no comment. now back to you. >> thank you. >>> the tragedy in colorado now has law enforcement officials across the country on high alert and it turns out pri